Representative model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 35
Latest campaign: May 18, 2020

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	May 18, 2020	20V279000 16V867000
Visibility	2	Feb 9, 2018	18V103000 16V792000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jan 26, 2018	18V069000
Exterior lighting	1	Jan 3, 2012	12V001000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 18, 2020Latest campaign


May 18, 202020V279000	Structure: frame and members A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V279000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. Risk A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003. Campaign NHTSA 20V279000 · May 18, 2020
Feb 9, 201818V103000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V103000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative. Risk Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004. Campaign NHTSA 18V103000 · Feb 9, 2018
Jan 26, 201818V069000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V069000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. Risk If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001. Campaign NHTSA 18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018
Dec 2, 201616V867000	Structure: body hatchback/liftgate If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V867000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration. Risk If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011. Campaign NHTSA 16V867000 · Dec 2, 2016
Oct 31, 201616V792000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V792000 What's wrong Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor. Risk Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010. Campaign NHTSA 16V792000 · Oct 31, 2016
Jan 3, 201212V001000	Exterior lighting: turn signal THE TURN SIGNAL MAY CONTINUE TO SIGNAL AN INTENDED DIRECTIONAL CHANGE AFTER A POINT WHEN THE AUTO-CANCEL FUNCTION, IF OPERATING PROPERLY, WOULD HAVE TERMINATED THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 12V001000 What's wrong MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 OUTLANDER SPORT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TURN SIGNAL LEVERS IN THE VEHICLE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE AUTO-CANCEL FUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNAL BECOMING INOPERATIVE. Risk THE TURN SIGNAL MAY CONTINUE TO SIGNAL AN INTENDED DIRECTIONAL CHANGE AFTER A POINT WHEN THE AUTO-CANCEL FUNCTION, IF OPERATING PROPERLY, WOULD HAVE TERMINATED THE SIGNAL. A FOLLOWING OR ONCOMING DRIVER MAY RECEIVE INACCURATE INDICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENDED MANEUVERS, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH BETWEEN VEHICLES DUE TO IMPROPER VEHICLE SIGNALING. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RETAILED TO CUSTOMERS WITH THIS POTENTIAL CONDITION, NO RECALL BULLETIN OR OWNER LETTERS WILL BE PREPARED. YOU MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. Campaign NHTSA 12V001000 · Jan 3, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component35

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

35Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	8	23	2	2
Power train	7	20	0	0
Suspension	5	14	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	14	0	0
Engine	4	11	0	0
Unknown or other	3	9	1	0
Service brakes	3	9	0	0
Electrical system	3	9	0	0
Structure	2	6	1	0
Visibility	2	6	0	0
Seats	1	3	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0	0
Steering	1	3	1	0
Lane departure	1	3	1	0
Seat belts	1	3	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, she observed a rubbing noise emanating from underneath the vehicle.”
Filed 08/15/2024 · ODI 11608802
Suspension
“The vehicle has extreme rust and corrosion. Car was service under the manufacturer recall on [XXX] 2020. The subframe crossmember has rusted so bad that it is a safety hazard.”
Filed 04/27/2024 · ODI 11585549
Air bags
“The car's airbag system service required came on without any incidents to the car. It used to be on and off but now, it is consistently on.”
Filed 01/23/2024 · ODI 11567379

Other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years

All years: 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011

Other Mitsubishi models

All Mitsubishi models and years →

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most recent, 20V279000 (reported May 18, 2020), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: visibility (2), engine and engine cooling (1), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Check a specific Mitsubishi by VIN

Free · No signup · US-market vehicles, 1981+

Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Structure: frame and members

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages

Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline

Structure: body hatchback/liftgate

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Exterior lighting: turn signal